Day 4

Oedipus Rex or Oedipus the King Lesson Plan

Classroom Activities

Oedipus on Trial: Part II

Kind of Activity:

Role Play

Objective:

Explore the question of whether Oedipus is responsible for his own downfall on account of his excessive pride.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.

Structure:

(30 min)

On Day 3, the class broke into teams to prepare for a mock trial of Oedipus for the crime of hubris. In Part II, each team will argue their case and the judge (the instructor) will rule on Oedipus’ guilt or innocence—determining whether he is responsible for the fate that befalls him, based on the arguments made by the Defense and Prosecution. Following the mock trial, lead a discussion on the experience of working in groups to prepare oral...

By revisiting Oedipus' past, Sophocles reminds or illustrates the audience of Oedipus' quick mind..... his intelligence, and in turn, the loyalty of his people. Teiresias words confuse both the players and the audience and creating a mysterious...

Creon enters just having heard that the king has accused him of wrongdoing. He is angry that the king would think him capable of betrayal. This creates tension within the room, which only becomes more enhanced as Oedipus enters and accuses Creon...